Understanding IPv6™

Training Format: ILT
Course Code: IPV6

For a Class Schedule Contact TRA a 800.872.4736

Description

IPv4 has been used in public and private networks for over 25 years, steadily supporting the growth of the Internet and a growing list of applications. But IPv4 is straining to keep abreast with the size of networks and the broader range of new service requirements. IPv6 has been designed to specifically address these requirements and is moving into the mainstream via widespread development across products and growing network deployments. This course details the new capabilities of IPv6, from new address formats and types to enhanced Quality of Service and Security capabilities. With a change in IP also comes a change in the routing protocols that support IP networks and companion protocols such as DHCP, DNS and ICMP. These changes are described and illustrated with examples. With the growth of wireless access technologies, mobility is a key capability for IP, and this course shows how IPv6 supports this important area. The challenges and alternative solutions for migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 are also discussed.

Prerequisites

Suggested prerequisite TRA courses:

Understanding TCP/IP™Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™

Designed for

Students in technical positions looking to understand the role of IPv6 in emerging IP Networks.

Expected Outcome

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Clearly understand, evaluate, and explain the use of IPv6 and the potential communications opportunities it presents

Course Outline

Introduction to IPv6

History of IPv6
Motivation for Moving to IPv6
IPv6 Deployment Status
IPv6 Activities and Resources

IPv6 Headers

IPv6 Header Fields
Extension Headers
Packet Size Considerations

IPv6 Addressing

Address Format
Unicast Addresses
Anycast and Multicast Addresses
Assigning Addresses

IPv6 Companion Protocols

ICMPv6 Basics
ICMPv6 Neighbor Discovery
ICMPv6 Multicast Listener Discovery
DNS and DHCP

Routing Protocols

Routing Protocol Review
RIP for IPv6
OSPF and IS-IS for IPv6
BGP for IPv6

Quality of Service and Security

IPv6 Quality of Service Basics
Quality of Service Techniques
Security Basics
IPSec
IPv6 Security Issues

Mobility

Mobile IP Basics
Bidirectional Tunneling
Route Optimization

IPv4 to IPv6: Coexistence and Migration

Basics of Transition
Tunneling Techniques
Translation Techniques
Other Transition Issues

Summary